Pharmacists Salary in Southwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $141,530 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $68.04
10th percentile $123,860
90th percentile $169,830
Employed locally 190
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $123,860
    25th
    $132,740
    50th (median)
    $141,530
    75th
    $160,540
    90th
    $169,830

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Related occupations in Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,500
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,440
    Dental Hygienists $94,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $68,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Southwest Minnesota is $68.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.99 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Southwest Minnesota is 2.9% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $123,860 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,740.